Nazi symbol found at scene of deadly San Diego mosque shooting

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19 May 2026 • 7:46 PM MYT
The Independent
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Nazi symbol found at scene of deadly San Diego mosque shooting

  • Three people were killed in a shooting at a mosque in San Diego, California, on Monday, with two teenage suspects later found dead nearby.
  • Police are investigating the incident as a possible hate crime after discovering a Nazi symbol, anti-Islamic writing, and a weapon inscribed with 'hate speech' in the suspects' vehicle.
  • One suspect was identified as 17-year-old Cain Clark; his mother had previously alerted police that he and a friend had run away with multiple weapons.
  • Among the victims was a security guard who bravely attempted to intervene during the attack at the Islamic Center of San Diego.
  • The FBI is assisting the San Diego Police Department with the investigation, and Donald Trump has been briefed on the situation.

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